Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and tan handkerchief worn on her right side. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly nunchakus and flails. She has white hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 cp. Azurite (4 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a hammer on her belt. She sports silver long hair. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Melissa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This woman is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her beige fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and she perpetually has her warhammer ready. Her black hair is long and unkept. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Impulsive, Hedonist. Occupation: Painter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. She has wavy brown fur. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the east to a Bather, River learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her first spouse was a Cartwright, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and doesn't want to be a bather and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. His crest is rusty and curly. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Oloric liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Addict, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 280 gp.